Solids

12 June 2009, 20:59

aliveincc

Solids

Mornin gents,
I had a 416 Taylor built and as per my usual practice, started acquiring components. I bought NFs from Mike Brady, Noslers, TBSS and now Horns DGS. I've never been a Barnes man! I know one of the regulars loves the NF. I'll be testing all of them for accuracy and penetration. Is there any REAL difference in on game performance?

12 June 2009, 23:40

JBrown

quote:
Is there any REAL difference in on game performance?

Yes there is a difference in performance. But don't bet on being able to see it in the field.

Jason

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14 June 2009, 01:07

IanD

Other than Woodleighs, what is a good solid that is more readily available? In calibers .416 and .458 for example.

"An individual with experience is never at the mercies of an individual with an argument"

14 June 2009, 04:49

Labman

You mentioned that you don't like Barnes bullets, but I've had nothing but good luck with their 400 Gr. Banded solid in my 416 Rigby. Keeps all shots touching at 100 yds. and gave great penetration on an elephant.

Tom Z

NRA Life Member

14 June 2009, 05:36

Bryan Chick

I use GS's FN in all my rifles from 30-06 to 458WM
and ahve always killed the critters from eland to Ele just like you are supposed too. I really like them

03 March 2010, 23:00

VFR1

quote:
Originally posted by dirklawyer:
Hornady has great solids for the money and they are readily available.

Dirk, I am working up a solids load for my 10.75x68. Have you used the Hornady DGS on game? Waiting on Todd and Rube to make me up some monometal bullets, but thought I would try some Hornadys and see how my rifle likes them. Bob

04 March 2010, 19:39

Mafunyane

[QUOTE]Originally posted by aliveincc:
Mornin gents,
I had a 416 Taylor built and as per my usual practice, started acquiring components. I bought NFs from Mike Brady, Noslers, TBSS and now Horns DGS. I've never been a Barnes man! I know one of the regulars loves the NF. I'll be testing all of them for accuracy and penetration. Is there any REAL difference in on game performance?[/QUOTE

If I may ask,what don't you like about Barns?

All that is needed for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing!!

04 March 2010, 23:43

eezridr

I assume you may be trying a 350 gr Mono in the NF or Barnes? There is not allot of case capacity left in a 416 Taylor using a 400 gr Mono.

EZ